Whale Watching

Photo: Forillon National Park of Canada ©Marc Loiselle

Whether you opt for a whale-watching cruise in the comfort of a 500-passenger boat or an adventure in a reliable Zodiac or sea kayak, you are guaranteed an exciting sea experience in Québec maritime. Come and observe up to 13 species of whales in the St. Lawrence, including friendly belugas and blue whales, the largest animals to have ever lived on earth. In some places you can even watch them from the shore. Experienced guides will introduce you to these impressive marine mammals.

Whale Watching Packages

Kayak Discovery Package

Hôtel Tadoussac

Starting from $187.50

per person based on double occupancy, taxes not included Valid from June 21, 2013 to September 2, 2013

Forillon Whale-Watching Package

Auberge Internationale Forillon

Starting from $84.00

per person based on single occupancy, taxes and gratuities not included Valid from June 3, 2013 to October 1, 2013

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Whale Watching Road Trip Ideas

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The National Park Tour

Go on a National Park Tour to see the best of what Québec maritime has to offer. Our ten national parks present ten different ways to experience the nature, culture and history of our regions.

Testimonials about Whale Watching

April 2010

MotoVirée

Explore Scenic Drives by Motorcycle!

"Discover a tourism destination where roads run alongside the sea, mountains, valleys and rivers in a region dotted with rest areas, scenic lookouts and great gourmet finds." Read more »
Rivière-du-Loup: A Little Known Whale-Watching Area

"When people think of places to go whale watching, they usually think of Tadoussac and not the south shore of the St. Lawrence, yet marine mammals are actually more numerous on this side!" Read more »

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Highlights

Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park
Observe St. Lawrence belugas in Sainte-Marguerite Bay all summer long. Walk to the lookout to see if you can spot the whales!
Forillon National Park
Take part in a sea excursion by Zodiac and observe the marine mammals of the St. Lawrence with Croisières Baie de Gaspé. If you pay close attention, you might catch sight of a marine mammal from the shore.
Croisières AML (cruises)
Enjoy a whale-watching cruise by sightseeing boat or Zodiac departing from Rivière-du-Loup or Tadoussac.

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Percé: The Pearl of Gaspésie

Presented by: Ville de Percé

From the heart of the village of Percé, the trails up Mt. Sainte-Anne and Mt. Blanc lead to spectacular views.

A must-see for visitors: Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island by boat.

Photo: Marc Loiselle / ATRG

Admire the world’s largest and most accessible northern gannet colony, which is home to 120,000 of these birds.

Photo: Marc Loiselle / ATRG

A visit to Percé provides an opportunity to observe whales in their natural habitat.

Photo: JF Gagné

Commune with nature by kayaking around legendary Percé Rock.

Photo: Michel Julien / ATRG

Percé’s audio-guided historical tour is a stroll back through time through the eyes of local fishers, villagers, tourists and artists. From sea to village, emotion, history and astonishment await you!

Visit an authentic general store where local people in period costume will entertain you with humorous anecdotes about the history of our great pioneers.